Marine One

President Trump's Wednesday departure to Dallas for the RNC's Midterm Convention was delayed after an inflatable emergency slide deployed on the tarmac aboard the new, Qatar-gifted Air Force One before he boarded. Reporters spotted the slide inflated and touching the ground while Trump waited to transfer from Marine One at Joint Base Andrews. The older Air Force One arrived shortly after as a backup.

Trump told reporters workers were inspecting the slide and downplayed any security concern, saying crews wanted to ensure "everything works perfectly." The slide was later deflated and removed, and the aircraft departed without further incident.

The new jet has had an on-and-off service history since its unveiling this summer. Trump previously used the older plane to leave Turkey in July following a credible missile threat, later flying the new jet home from the UK. The White House said the newer plane would see limited use while undergoing additional security enhancements. Trump is scheduled to use the new jet for an upcoming trip to Ireland.